Economic Report

The assassination attempt on US President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump put the financial markets to a difficult test as a new week of trading began.The markets showed slight confusion at the beginning of trading on Monday, but risk appetite quickly took control of the price movement in the …

Dubai TV hosted Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and a member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on and shed light on market movements, especially the American markets, which recorded further gains following the assassination attempt on Trump and amid ongoing negotiations …

Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts, dissected Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the US House of Representatives. Hashad highlighted a shift in the Fed’s approach, prioritizing both inflation control and labor market health for a balanced economic recovery. …

Bitcoin’s price has been on a downward spiral, hitting a four-month low as concerns mount over increased selling pressure from various sources, including Mt. Gox refunds and actions by the German government. However, some experts believe this might be a “bear trap,” luring investors into selling prematurely before a potential …

The financial markets have been wildly volatile this week, with notable swings in the price of gold, Bitcoin, and the British pound (GBP) caused by a variety of circumstances. Let’s examine the main forces at work in their performance and look forward.Dynamic Interplay The complex interplay among economic data, expectations …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee was closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers. As the U.S. economy faces a delicate balancing act between inflation, employment, and financial stability, Powell’s remarks offer critical insights. In this comprehensive article, …

As inflationary pressures persist worldwide, commodities have emerged as a focal point for investors seeking stability and growth. Among the trio of silver, oil, and gold, each commodity tells a unique story of resilience and opportunity.Industrial DynamoSilver, often dubbed the “poor man’s gold,” has surged approximately 22.5% in the first …

Following the relatively data-insensitive June rate cut, European Central Bank (ECB) speakers have stood firm on the message of data-dependency. Next week’s ECB meeting likely to take stock of the available data and compare it to the latest forecast.Possible rate cut in September Following the relatively data-insensitive June rate cut, …

The French legislative elections drew mixed reactions from European fundamentalists, despite the fact that the results suggested the far right would not win power and therefore lower the risks associated with the political trend’s renowned economic ideas.By the end of the new trading week’s first day, the euro was up …

The financial markets witnessed many developments during the trading week ending on Friday, July 5, 2024, in terms of major currencies, American and international stocks, commodities, and other most prominent traded assets, and in this weekly report we attempt to monitor the most important developments.Markets were mixed this week, with …